The Korea Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Association has awarded a cash prize of 20 million won to Lee Bo-mi, who won a bronze medal in the mixed martial arts event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

The association announced today (Nov. 3) that Vice President Hwang Il-young presented the cash prize to Lee at the "Gobne ROAD FC 079" event held at Jangchung Arena in Seoul on Nov. 1.

Lee claimed the first-ever medal for South Korean MMA in Asian Games history.

Vice President Hwang said, "I applaud Lee Bo-mi for her utmost dedication to achieve this first medal, and we will continue to strive for the growth of Korean MMA through active support."

Through her social media, Lee shared her thoughts, saying, "I feel a heavy sense of responsibility and gratitude for this meaningful prize. I will remain humble and work hard to repay this with even better results."

(Photo provided by the Korea MMA Association, Yonhap News)